‘Privileged’ Jasprit Bumrah looking forward to leading in his own way in opening Perth Test against Australia in Border-Gavaskar series

India’s gun fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is looking forward to leading India in the opening Perth Test match against Australia in the absence of full-time skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit will miss the opening Test after he became a father for the second time.

Meanwhile, Bumrah had led for the first time against England and he will look to get the best out of his players. Bumrah noted that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have their own way of leading a team whereas he will look to lead in his own way.

Speaking to reporters on the eve of the opening Test, Bumrah said, “It is an honor. I have my own style. Virat was different, Rohit was different, and I have my own way. It is a privilege. I don’t take it as a position. I love taking responsibility. I spoke with Rohit earlier. But I got a little bit of clarity on leading the side after coming in here.”

On the other hand, Bumrah called for more pacers to take the leadership role of the team.

“I have always advocated for pacers being captains. They are tactically better. Pat (Cummins) has done a phenomenal job. There are a lot of models in the past as well. Kapil Dev and lot of other captains in the past. Hopefully a start of a new tradition,” Bumrah said.

Bumrah is going to hold the key as he will lead the pace attack and he has a fantastic record against Australia.

Earlier, Australian skipper Pat Cummins had also shared the same views on fast bowlers leading their respective teams.

“It should happen more (pacers leading teams),” Cummins said during the pre-match press conference in Perth ahead of the first Test.

The opening Test match between India and Australia will be played at Perth from November 22 onwards.